Combination of Synopsys' ARC IoT Communications IP Subsystem
with Nestwave's Geolocation IP Eliminates the Need for a Dedicated
Positioning Chipset
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California and
PARIS, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Nestwave's low-power geolocation solution incorporates Synopsys
DesignWare ARC IoT Communications IP Subsystem with integrated ARC
EM9D Processor IP
- ARC EM9D processor and custom instruction extensions provide
performance boosts for Nestwave's algorithms while minimizing
processor frequency requirements
- Nestwave's split device / cloud architecture reduces power
consumption by up to 10x compared to geolocation solutions
currently on the market, extending the life of battery-operated IoT
devices
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) and Nestwave today announced a
collaboration to combine Nestwave's soft core GPS navigation IP
with the Synopsys DesignWare® ARC® IoT
Communications IP Subsystem for a complete low-power global
navigation satellite systems (GNSS) solution for integration
into IoT modems. The collaboration will provide designers with a
power-efficient, high-accuracy GPS solution for battery-operated
devices without the additional cost of a dedicated GNSS chip. The
joint solution will be presented at the Synopsys ARC Processor
Virtual Summit on Wednesday, September 9,
2020.
"Today's advanced navigation systems are facing unique
challenges when being implemented in power-constrained IoT
devices," said Ambroise Popper, CEO
at Nestwave. "By combining Nestwave's low power geolocation
software with Synopsys' efficient ARC IoT Communications IP
Subsystem, we can deliver a geolocation solution that offers
greater accuracy, lower power consumption, and lower cost compared
to existing GNSS solutions."
The ARC IoT Communications IP Subsystem is an integrated
hardware and software solution that combines Synopsys' DSP-enhanced
ARC EM9D processor, hardware accelerators, dedicated peripherals,
and RF interface to deliver efficient DSP performance for ultra-low
bandwidth IoT applications. Nestwave's GNSS solution takes
advantage of the ARC EM9D processor's efficient DSP capabilities
and ability to add dedicated hardware accelerators or custom
instructions using APEX technology to reduce frequency
requirements, giving customers additional performance bandwidth.
The ARC EM9D processor is supported by the MetaWare Toolkit, which
includes a rich library of DSP functions, allowing software
engineers to rapidly implement algorithms from standard DSP
building blocks.
Nestwave has developed an ultra-low power, advanced global
navigation satellite systems (GNSS) solution for use in IoT
applications. When integrated with an IoT modem such as NB-IoT, Cat
M1, LoRa or Sigfox, the solution offers low-cost geolocation for
emerging applications such as asset tracking, smart factories, and
smart cities, without the need for an external GNSS chip.
"Emerging IoT applications are demanding geolocation
functionality with high-accuracy and ultra-low power consumption,"
said John Koeter, senior vice president of marketing and
strategy for IP at Synopsys. "The combination of Synopsys' ARC IoT
Communications IP Subsystem with Nestwave's GNSS technology will
help designers significantly improve geolocation performance,
reduce frequency requirements and lower overall power consumption
for battery-powered IoT applications."
Availability and Resources
- Synopsys' DesignWare ARC IoT Communications IP Subsystem is
available now from Synopsys
- Learn about Nestwave's solutions
- Learn more about Synopsys and Nestwave collaborations at the
ARC Processor Virtual Summit on September
9-10, 2020.
About Nestwave
Nestwave SAS, based in Paris, is a provider of advanced
geolocation solutions to IoT and GNSS chipmakers. Our patented
technology integrates into IoT modem and DSP devices enabling high
performance, low power location capability and eliminates the need
for a dedicated positioning chipset. To learn more, please visit us
at www.nestwave.com.
About DesignWare IP
Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven
IP solutions for SoC designs. The broad DesignWare IP portfolio
includes logic libraries, embedded memories, embedded test, analog
IP, wired and wireless interface IP, security IP, embedded
processors, and subsystems. To accelerate prototyping, software
development and integration of IP into SoCs, Synopsys' IP
Accelerated initiative offers IP prototyping kits, IP software
development kits and IP subsystems. Synopsys' extensive investment
in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP
development methodology enables designers to reduce integration
risk and accelerate time-to-market. For more information on
DesignWare IP, visit https://www.synopsys.com/designware.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to Software™
partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products
and software applications we rely on every day. As the world's 15th
largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a
global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and
semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software
security and quality solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip
(SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software
developer writing applications that require the highest security
and quality, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver
innovative, high-quality, secure products. Learn more at
www.synopsys.com.
Editorial Contact:
Kelly
James
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-8972
kellyj@synopsys.com